Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 23, 1911

Gless, Mrs. -

J. A. Cless received word, last Saturday, that his mother had died at Grand Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, the day before. Mrs. Cless had been ill for some time and while her son, J. A. Cless, of Lenox, was back to see her at her home in Lancaster, Ohio, it was thought best to take the patient to Columbus for an operation, in the lope that some benefit would result. This was done and when

Mr. Cless came home about two weeks ago, the mother was improved and ultimate recovery was hoped for. This, however, was not to be and last Friday the sufferer succumbed to the ravages of the disease. Funeral services were

held at the home in Lancaster, Monday at 2:30 P. M ; interment in the cemetery at that place.

The deceased was quite well known to many of the Lenox people as she has been here a number of times visiting at the homes of her sons, J A. and E G. Cless. She was past 74 years of age and was born and lived all her life in

Lancaster. Her husband died more than twenty years ago, and she and her daughter have lived on the old homestead since the sons, four in number, left home to engage in business for themselves.  J . A . and E. G. Cless are well

known to many of our readers as under the name of Cless Brothers they have been in the hardware and implement business in Lenox tor many years. J. G. Cless, who is now in business in Des Moines, attended the funeral.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 29, 1911

Henderson, Robert  Speere -

The sad intelligence of the death of Robert Henderson reached our town yesterday noon.  Mr. Henderson had been in feeble health for some weeks but the public was not prepared for this sad news and it was not well known that his condition was so precarious.  Mr. Henderson lived on the farm where he had resided since coming to Taylor County about 36 years ago.  He served in the Civil War, enlisting but when a youth.  He was a man possessed strength of character, was honest and industrious.  He abhorred evil in any form but had charity of the weakness of others. His life exemplified his Christian character.   His influence was such that it can be truthfully said that the world is better for his having lived in it.  His death marks the passing for one of Taylor County’s  respected citizens.  He will truly be missed in the community where he resided so long.  Obituary will appear next week.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 4, 1911

Henderson, Robert  Speere -

Robert Speere Henderson was born July 22, 1844 in Gurnsey Co., Ohio. In 1862 he came with his parents to Mercer Co., Ill. residing neat Sunbeam. Here he worked on his father's farm until 19 years of age. The war was then in progress and with a desire to serve his country he enlisted March 29, 1864 in Co A. 3Oth Ill. Volunteer infantry. He was with Sherman on his "March to the Sea", being in the battle of Atlanta on his 20th birthday, July 22, 1864. He was with the same regiment until the war was over  and was in the Grand Review of the troops at Washington D. C.  He was discharged July 17, 1865, returning to his home at Sunbeam, Ill. where he again took up the work of a farmer remaining till 1875.

Desiring to secure a new home he came to Lenox, la., locating east of town, where he entered from the government the same piece of land that he lived on continuously for 35 years until his death, which occurred Jan. 3, 1912 at the age of 67 years, 5 mouths and 11 days. He was married in 1874 to Miss Kate Paxton, who died a year later.

On September 21, 1876 he was again married to Miss Francis Helen Brown. To this union were born two children who are still in the home. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson were members of the United Presbyterian church at Sunbeam,

Ill. and united with the same denomination in their new home in Lenox, Iowa.

Mr. Henderson was a good citizen, a good soldier, a good neighbor, a good husband and father and friend and most of all, like Barnabas of  the early church, ''He was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith."

His funeral services occurred on Friday, Jan. 5, and were conducted by his pastor. Rev. A. L. Davidson.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 11, 1912

Hunter, George Sloan –

Mr. George Sloan Hunter was born near Springfield, Ohio, June 20th, 1845 and died at his late residence in west Lenox on Friday morning, June 2, at the age of 65 years, 11 months and 12 days.  He was married to Dora Weaver on September 5th, 1871 and removed the following spring to Iowa, settling upon a farm six miles west of Lenox where he resided until the spring of 1907 when he removed to Lenox. Mr. Hunter was the father of seven children, one son and six daughters, one of the latter having died a number of years ago.

The deceased was ill only 10 days but as soon as he was compelled to take to his bed he showed such alarming symptoms that he and his friends feared the

worst. After being unconscious for several days he passed away Friday morning a few minutes before six o'clock.  The funeral services were held at the Park Sunday  afternoon, Rev. Orth officiating. A large concourse of

people assembled to express their sorrow to the stricken family.  The local lodge of Free Masons of which fraternity Mr. Hunter had been a prominent member acted as escort and he was buried with Masonic honors.

Besides the grief stricken widow and children he is survived by two

grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. The many friends of the family offer their sincere consolations.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 8, 1911

Hurley, James W. -

James W. Hurley, the subject of this sketch, was born near Farmer, Dewitt county, Illinois, September 16, 1853, being a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hurley, one of a family of eight children.

In 1877 James went to Havana, Illinois, where he resided until the fall of 1900 when he went to Everett, Washington, where he made his home until the time of his death which occurred October 2, 1911 being 58 years and 16 days old.

His father and one brother preceded him to the spirit land.

He leaves to mourn his loss an aged and afflicted mother, two brothers

and four sisters beside a host of other relatives and friends. His body was brought to Lenox Iowa, to the home of his mother, where after a short service at her home conducted by Rev. Joe Goodsell, of the M. E. church, he was

laid to rest in Fairview cemetery by the side of his father.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October  19, 1911

Hurley, R. D. –

When the news spread Monday morning that R. D. Hurley was dead, the people of Lenox were shocked and surprised.  It seems that Mr. Hurley had complained of not feeling well during Sunday but had eaten his meals as usual and come down town in the morning for his mail.  He retired as usual that night and slept until 1 o’clock when he awoke and inquired of his wife what o’clock it was.  Mrs. Hurley arose, lighted a lamp to see the time and found Mr Hurley, she supposed in a dead feint when she returned.  She at once called for help and phoned a physician.  All efforts to arouse the unconscious man were futile, he having expired in a moment of death.  The cause of death was  pronounced apoplexy.  Mr Hurley had made his home in Lenox for many years where he earned the reputation of being an honest, quiet, kindly  disposed man—a model citizen.  He was about 63 years of age.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 14, 1911

Kinser, John –

We are again called upon to report the death of one of our respected citizens.   At about noon yesterday John Kinser passed away.  Mr. Kinser had passed his four-score milestone and had been in his usual health until this fall.  For several weeks he had been under the doctor’s care and his death was not unexpected.  “Uncle John” as he was called by his friends  was one of the old pioneers of this section of the state, living on his farm northeast of town until a few years ago when he moved to Lenox to spend the remaining years of his life.  Mr. Kinser was a familiar figure on our streets and will be greatly missed.    Funeral services will be held at the Christian church tomorrow (Friday)  afternoon at 1 o’clock conducted by Rev. I H Fuller.  Burial will be made in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 26, 1911

Madden, Robert –

Robert Madden was born June 5, 1847 at Fairfield, Iowa and came with his parents, Reuben and Mary Madden, to Union County, Iowa in 1854.  His father located on what is now known as the old Madden Homestead and Robert lived there continuously until the date of his death. He was married to Alice

Mae Manus in 1879 and she died in 1894, leaving her husband with the

care of a family of boys and girls who at that time were of tender years. He died at Lenox Iowa, at the home of his brother John Madden, on September 29

1911 and left surviving him three sons, Earl, Charley and Warren, and one daughter Grace, together with a number of grandchildren. He also left two brothers, John Madden and Ed Madden, and two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Bauman and Mrs. Martha Zollinger. These all with a host of other relatives and friends mourn his departure, one brother, Reuben Madden, was shot during the Civil War at the battle of Salina River in 1864, was captured by the enemy and died thereafter in prison.

The subject of this sketch had been in failing health for more than a year, and since the death of his daughter Mary which occurred about a year ago, to whom he was much attached, his health failed rapidly, being induced by

intense sorrow for her loss, and  it seemed as if he could not be comforted.

All that medical assistance and loving hands could do was done in his behalf, but to no avail.  After his death he was taken to his old home, the home of himself and that of his father, as it had been his wish that wherever death might ‘ertake  him, he wished to spend one night there, and his wishes were respected.

The services were conducted at the church near the home of the deceased by Rev. Miller of Jefferson, Iowa, who was a close friend and former pastor. Rev. Miller spoke in a touching way of the closeness of their friendship, and

told of the many sterling characteristics of the man for whom they mourned. The Masons and Odd Fellows, of which Mr Madden was a member partook in the ceremony at his grave. A large concourse of friends and relatives

gathered at the church, and followed the remains to the cemetery near the church,  where he had requested that he might be laid to rest. Many and beautiful were the floral offerings that were brought to him as evidence of the

love and respect of friends. He rests near the home where he had lived for more than fifty years.

He toiled during his life that he might accumulate property in order that his children might have  better advantages than he, and success crowned his efforts.  It was a part of his nature to protect those who were entrusted to his care, and this was the object of his life.  He had wished to live to see his children enjoy the heritage for which he had toiled but his wish could not be granted. Among his many characteristics, those of determination and self-reliance, and fidelity to his friends were the most marked. He was a loving husband, a generous father and a true friend. His life was identified with the early history of Union county,  and through his death the community loses an

honored citizen. And so he has passed from among us, but let us believe that in the silence of the preceding world he heard the great waves breaking on a farther shore and felt already upon his wasted brow the breath of the eternal morning.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 5, 1911

Maxwell, Mary –

Mary Maxwell was born in Harrison County, Ohio October 21, 1844, died Dec. 3, 1911 at her home in Lenox, Iowa.  She with her parents, brothers and sisters removed in 1865 to Washington, Co. Iowa  She came to Adams County, Iowa in 1872, where she lived until Feb. 1911 when she removed to Lenox.  She united with the Adams church of which  she was a member until her removal to Lenox.  She was a loyal Christian, a faithful daughter and sister, adored and loved by her many friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 7, 1911 

McCuaig, Catherine Conley –

Last Sunday, Mrs. McCuaig who had been in bad health for a long time  passed into the great beyond.  Her death was no surprise to  those who were wont to call at the McCuaig home, as she had been failing very rapidly for several weeks.  There is little doubt that the grief over the loss of her husband and daughter, Margaret, both of whom died less than a year ago, hastened the end.   The deceased was one of the old and respected residents of Lenox and had a wide circle of friends who mourn her death.

Mrs. McCuaig was born  near Campbelltown, Argylshire, Scotland  Sept. 24, 1840. In 1852 she came with her fathers family to Washington Co., Ohio

where she spent the early years of her life. She was married to Mr Kenneth McCuaig, Nov. 29, 1866.  To this union three children were born Mary who died in infancy, Margaret E. who died last February and Neil D.  Mrs. McCuaig came with her husband to Lenox, Iowa, in February 1881, and had lived ever since until her death December 31, 1911.  She lived in her last home over 20 years. 

In early life she joined the united Presbyterian Church in Barlow, Ohio, and some time after coming to Lenox she became a member the United Presbyterian church of this place. 

Her age at the time of her death of 73 yrs, 3 mos. and 7 days, just about the age of her father at the time of his death.

“Lord, make me to know my end and the measure of my days, what it is that I may know how frail I am.”    Ps. 39:4.

Funeral services were held at the U. P. church Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by the pastor A L Davidson.  Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 4, 1912

Muir, Ardilla Walthill -

The entire community is saddened by the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. John Mnir, which occurred Tuesday afternoon near 4:00 o’clock.  Mrs. Muir had been ailing for a few days with throat trouble and was under the doctor’s care.  The ailment was considered to be of minor importance, no one thinking it of a dangerous nature.  She became very ill Tuesday afternoon and died in a short time. The immediate cause of death was heart failure.  The above was given as reported to us.

Funeral services are being held this afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Joe W. Goodsell, assisted by Rev j C Orth.  Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 26, 1911

Muir, Ardilla Walthall -

Ardilla Muir (nee Walthall) wife of John Muir was born Jan. 2, 1872.  After a very brief illness she passed away at her home southeast of Lenox October 24, 1911 aged 39 years, 9 months and 14 days.

Mr. and Mrs. Muir were married October 12, 1892.  She was the mother of six children, one of whom died in infancy.  The five surviving children are Eugene, Jessie, Mary, Maggie and Robert.  Besides the children she leaves to mourn her loss her husband, her mother, Mrs. Walthall, a sister, Mrs Robert McKay, one brother, U S Walthill, a nephew, Florance  McKay and a large circle of friends in the community.

The sudden departure of this precious mother makes a great vacancy in this home.  She was the center of a charmed circle  and when she was taken away by death, her loved ones were bowed down with the weight of grief.

Services were conducted at the  Methodist church by the pastor Rev. J. W. Goodsell,, assisted by the Rev. J C Orth of the Presbyterian church.  A large number of  friends and relatives attended  and many were the expressions of sympathy shown to the family in their bereavement.  The member of the Eastern Star of which Mrs. Muir was a member attended in a body.

The remains were laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery by her infant son.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 2, 1911

Oliver, William -

William Oliver, one of Henry county's oldest citizens passed away Thanksgiving evening at 9:30 o'clock, November 30, 1911. For two weeks Mr. Oliver's condition had been of such a nature that the watchers at his bedside

realized that the end could not be far distant. Infirmities of age with a general breaking down of health, caused his death.

The subject of this brief sketch was born in Ross-Shire, Scotland, February 7, 1827, whither his father's family had moved from the south of Scotland. When a lad of ten years the family came to America and settled in what is new

Stark county, and near Elmira, where he lived the greater part of his long and useful life.  He was a son of Thomas and Margaret Fife Oliver, the first Scotch family to come to this part of Illinois.   In April of 1854, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Turnbull, also a native of Scotland. To Mr. and Mrs

Oliver were born ten children, all of whom reached years of maturity.  They are as follows: Mary the wife of Mr. Archie Turner of Lenox. Iowa; Thomas of Kewanee; William P. of Lenox, Iowa. Adam R., George, Andrew, and Anna

M., these four preceded the father to the better home. Dr. John H. of Kewanee; Helen B., wife of W. J Chubb of Colorado and Jean wife of Elmer Good of Kewaree. There is also his youngest brother, John who resides near Audubon, Iowa.  Besides these there are a number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews to all of whom he was very near; besides these a host of neighbors and acquaintance mourn the loss of a true friend.

William Oliver was an elder for many years in the Elmira United Presbyterian church. While making Kewanee his home during the latter years of his life, his deepest interests still centered around Elmira and vicinity, his. early and his church home. 

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 21, 1911

Plummer, John W. -

John W. Plummer was born January 14, l822 in Grown, Caledonia county, Vermont. He married Emily Roberts, January 3, 1847, who now survives him. To this union there were born twelve children, five of whom are living. The others having preceded him to the other world. In 1869 he came with his family to Washington county, Iowa, where he lived until about 1879 when he moved to his farm in Taylor county, southeast of Lenox.  In 1892 he moved to Lenox, where he resided until about four years ago. Owing; to increasing age he moved to Clearfield to be near his son, J H  Plummer, who has cared for him until his death, which occurred October 1, 1911, aged 89 years, 8 months and 17days.

In his early manhood he united with the M. E. church, and lived a devoted Christian life until death. He was just and honorable in all his dealings, exemplifying  the religion which he professed. He was always found at the house of God until the infirmities of age prevented his going, but he was

always there in spirit. Owing to his temperate life, for forty years he had scarcely known a sick day and outside excessive weakness never suffered in his last days.

The community has lost a good citizen, the church a devout Christian,

and his family, a kind husband and father.  [Poem]

Funeral services were held at the home of his son in Clearfield, Monday, and interment was made in Fairview cemetery, Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday October 5. 1911

Porter, William –

William Porter was born near Birmingham, Penn. July 30, 1834 and died at the home of his daughter in Clearfield, Iowa, July 15, 1911 aged 76 years, 11 months and 15 days.